... third largest by area. It is located on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean, and is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. Its four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco.[5] The state is home to eight of the nation's fifty largest cities. It is known for its varied climate and geography, as well as its diverse population
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